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Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing. -
Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy
Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License. -
2017 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit held Nov. 28
Published on November 17, 2017
Participants are invited to join the Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit in-person in Traverse City or online using Zoom. -
Pesticide manual review and exam in Eaton County set for March 13
Published on November 16, 2017
This is a helpful training for people taking the MDARD certification exam to become licensed applicators. To those already licensed, this review session will offer four recertification credits. -
Michigan fruit growers and consultants: Take our new online survey!
Published on October 5, 2017
This simple, quick and anonymous survey will help Michigan State University Extension serve you better. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4
Published on October 4, 2017
Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Do growers have to manage for spotted wing Drosophila in processing peaches?
Published on September 27, 2017
We have demonstrated that processing peaches are not a preferred host for spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), and are now able to answer several common questions about SWD concerns in this crop. -
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course. -
USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens
Published on September 6, 2017
Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and, in some cases, actively managing for brown marmorated stink bug this season.